Overview
- During FOX’s Virginia–Ohio State broadcast, Gus Johnson said the Buckeyes “gave all the money to Ryan Day” while noting Virginia “paid for it” in building its roster.
- Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler said Monday that not all publicly discussed NIL information is accurate, adding that the program has been working to strengthen its NIL position.
- Johnson also said he would call Ohio State president Ted Carter to urge more financial support for the basketball program.
- Virginia defeated Ohio State 70–66 in Nashville, dropping the Buckeyes to 16–9 in a season many analysts describe as bubble territory for the NCAA Tournament.
- Johnson’s remarks were widely shared on social media, with Auburn coach Bruce Pearl reposting the clip labeled “Facts,” as media recapped Day’s reported $12.58 million annual pay and debated resource distribution across sports.